About this Event
ECHOES OF BLOSSOM | An exhibition by young artists from Syria and Iran
Wednesday 15 January 10:00 am - Monday 7 April 5:00 pm
Herts Welcomes Refugees proudly presents talented artists Bahar and Enas during their residency at Trestle Arts Base. These resilient young women, who fled Iran and Syria respectively, share their powerful artistic expressions with us. Notably, Enas created the organisation's distinctive logo.
About Herts Welcomes Refugees
With over 150 dedicated volunteers, Herts Welcomes Refugees provides comprehensive support to refugees across Hertfordshire.
Their services include:
- Community integration through befriending programmes and English language assistance-
- Essential resource coordination and service navigation support
- Therapeutic activities including cooking sessions and art workshops to foster wellbeing during challenging transitions
To find out more, to donate or volunteer please visit www.hertswelcomes.org.uk
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Bahar Izadi is a realist artist from Iran, now based in the UK.
Enas Barakat is originally from Syria and came to the UK as a refugee.